Comments on: It’s Time to Linger in His Words

By: Joi Andrews

Joi Andrews — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:40:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing!

By: Donna B

Donna B — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 20:57:09 +0000

Lisa, I love the thought of “lingering” with Jesus. I have actually been doing the same thing AND in Matthew! I find when I linger with the Lord rather than rushing off, I see so much more in His word. I have also been wanting to get back to scripture memory so I’m all in for your challenge! Thank you!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 22:41:21 +0000

In reply to Bev @ Walking Well With God. I have similar thoughts, Bev! I'm not sure what that says about us. :) Maybe we're just thinking ahead. But you do hear stories about people in prisoner-of-war camps and such who relied on their memories to piece a Bible back together. That's awesome that you've created such a beautiful habit of setting scripture by your coffee maker each week. What a beautiful way to start your mornings.

By: Bev @ Walking Well With God

Bev @ Walking Well With God — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 19:33:28 +0000

Lisa,
Sometimes I have this bizaar thought – what if I was stuck in jail with nothing to read…would I have enough scripture memorized that I could recite it to myself? And, how much is enough? Strange, I know. I like to concentrate on a scripture segment for the week. I post it by my coffee maker so it’s the first thing I see in the morning. Like you, I need to not skim, but pause and linger longer over the richness of each and every verse.
Blessings,
Bev xx

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 16:04:46 +0000

In reply to Maryleigh. Awesome! So glad you decided to join in the fun, Maryleigh! If you're interested in the Facebook group, we've been doing a few easy polls the past week so backtrack and add your responses. :)

By: Maryleigh

Maryleigh — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 14:45:28 +0000

Lingering – permission to slow down, to savor, to see – I’ve signed up! Looking forward to trying a new thing!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:30:51 +0000

In reply to Patti.

Oh yes, I’m a huge fan of BibleMemory.com too! It has helped me tremendously, and I never would have thought so, if I hadn’t tried it. Glad to hear it’s been helpful to you too. I love spreading the word about them.

I totally understand you getting off Facebook. Some in our group are on Facebook; some aren’t. So being on Facebook is definitely not a requirement to join our memory challenge. It’s totally up to the individual. I’ve had to curate what I see on my Facebook timeline to avoid as much of the hate and anger as I can. It’s so sad, isn’t it? It used to be a fun place to stay caught up with friends. Nonetheless, I do love a few groups that I’m a part of there, but overall, I have to watch my use of it too.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:25:53 +0000

In reply to Martha Jane Orlando. We would love to have you memorize with us, Martha! You'd be a wonderful asset to our group with your wealth of knowledge and your faith walk.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:24:44 +0000

In reply to Linda Stoll. Exactly, Linda. And I'm somewhat of an expert in endless ruminating and hand-wringing. ;) Having scripture tucked away in my heart has been a great aid in refocusing my mind. I'm still a work-in-progress with it.

By: Patti

Patti — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 13:13:54 +0000

What an awesome plan!! God’s Word is the absolute best thing we can fill our hearts with. I have been memorizing Scripture for several years now. I use a website called Bible Memory.com. It has enabled me to memorize large passages of Scripture, like all of Psalm 145, 1 Corinthians 13, and the Beatitudes. I’ve also set out to memorize the entire book of James, and so far, I’ve got the first 3 chapters and chapter 4: 1 -10 hidden in my heart. I would love to join you in the endeavor to memorize Matthew 7, but I am not on Facebook anymore. (The hate and anger there was creating too much stress for me.)

Blessings,
Patti